Includes sixteen chapters to be used in the second semester of third grade. The recommendation is completing one chapter a week. Some concepts covered include acceleration, balanced forces, magnetism, air, life, climate, classification, life cycles, offspring, and family trees. Engaging cartoons, informational text, fun experiments, and discussion questions make this a well-rounded science curriculum kids will love! Hints and answers included in the back. 367 pgs. ~ Gina
Beast Academy Science 3B
SKU
026099
ISBN
9781934124758
Grade 3-5
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Traditional
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Charlotte Mason
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Classical
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Learns through seeing, prefers written instructions and visual materials.
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Sequential
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$48.00 Product Overview
- Covers concepts like acceleration, balanced forces, magnetism, air, life, climate, classification, life cycles, offspring, and family trees
- Engaging content includes cartoons, interesting informational text, and fun experiments
- Sixteen chapters – complete one a week
Description
Publisher's Description of Beast Academy Science 3B
Beast Academy Science 3B is the second in a two-part Level 3 science series. BA Science 3B content is aligned to the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) for grade 3, but often goes well beyond what is typically expected of students. Science 3B includes units on forces, the atmosphere, and traits.
Together with 3A, Level 3 will be a complete science curriculum for motivated and curious students.
Category Description for Beast Academy Science
Beast Academy Science is an engaging, rigorous science curriculum from Art of Problem Solving (AoPS) that uses the same fun, comic-style format and Beast characters as Beast Academy Math. It goes beyond standard expectations by covering NGSS concepts, practices, and standards while encouraging deep thinking, discussion, and hands-on exploration.
The program makes science exciting and accessible for advanced elementary students.
Key Curriculum Features:
- Comic-style lessons with Beast characters guiding students through concepts
- Colorful informational text with infographics and illustrations
- Variety of question types: challenge, discussion, research, and journal questions
- Hands-on household labs with clear instructions and material lists
- One chapter per week recommendation (16 chapters per book)
- Solutions included in the back of each book
Program Components:
- Student Books (A & B per level): Non-reproducible books with instruction, activities, labs, and perforated pages
- Free Online Resources: Extra practice, games, and cards available at beastacademy.com
Important Notes:
- Level 3 (ages 8–10): Earth science, weather, atmosphere, motion, and forces
- Level 4 (ages 9–12): Earth science, physics, and anatomy
- Journal questions are best answered in a separate science notebook
- Pages are perforated for easy tear-out
Beast Academy Science stands out for its fun, challenging approach that builds strong scientific thinking and problem-solving skills. It is an excellent choice for advanced elementary students and families who enjoy the Beast Academy style.
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Details
| Product Format: | Paperback |
|---|---|
| Grades: | 3-5 |
| Brand: | Art of Problem Solving |
| ISBN: | 9781934124758 |
| Length in Inches: | 10.8125 |
| Width in Inches: | 8.4375 |
| Height in Inches: | 0.75 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 1.9 |
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